Calonge-Sant Antoni Chair of Gastronomy, Culture and Tourism of the University of Girona organised a round table, on the 17th of September, discussing the ability of women to achieve success in the world of gastronomy. Five female professionals from different disciplines who are linked to gastronomy discussed this principal theme
Creativity and innovation lie at the heart of North Brabant’s programme as European Region of Gastronomy 2018, as highlighted by Buenavida, the monthly magazine on health and wellbeing issued by the Spanish newspaper El País, that published an article about the region’s capital ‘s-Hertogenbosch titled La Ciudad Laboratorio (The Lab City). Author of the article, Juan
The 12th Cycladic Gastronomy Festival Nikolaos Tselementes in Sifnos, Greece was yet again a great success. The three-day event, that took place on the 6, 7, 8th, of September, co-organised by the South Aegean European Region of Gastronomy 2019, attracted more than 6,000 visitors and various international participants. Over 15 different
Best local products from Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy 2020 were showcased in front of Finland’s top chefs and restaurant owners Henri Alén and Tommi Tuominen. The event was held at the European Region of Gastronomy office and put the spotlight on different local businesses offering high-quality food and drink products: wild herbs
Prof. Dr. Roberta Garibaldi and Dr. Diane Dodd both gave key note speeches at the round table “Belarus as Gastronomic Destination – Dream or Reality?” on 20 September 2018. The round table attracted the attention of the National Tourism Agency and Department of Tourism of the Ministry. The meeting was organised by Valeria Klitsounova,
Expectations are growing in the European Regions of Gastronomy, where local competitions are being held to select the finalists who will compete in the European Young Chef Award 2018, to be held in Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018 on 25-26 November. Young talents from the different
“I used the best that my region can offer in terms of seasonal products to create a fresher version of the traditional Vincisgrassi dish” said Daniele Coccetti, the finalist selected to represent Terra di Marca in the upcoming European Young Chef Award 2018, to be held in Galway-West of Ireland,
IGCAT expert and theatre director, Jessica Litwak joined IGCAT for four intensive working days in August, to share her wisdom, techniques and templates for building a theatre script with IGCAT’s President Dr. Diane Dodd. The play script is the brainchild of Diane Dodd that has been brought to life through
IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd had the opportunity to join the first Arts Summit for Southern African (ASSA), 21-23 August 2018 in Namibia. The summit operated under the title Human creativity is a vital economic, social and cultural resource, a topic that is very close to IGCAT’s heart. Patrick Sam, Chair of the
A Million Food Stories of Coimbra Region (Portugal) was the title of the bid that won the hearts of an international jury of experts that officially recommended the region for the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 award at a press conference on 27 July 2018. The announcement took place in front of
Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an international jury of experts on 20 July 2018. The announcement took place during a press conference organised at Ljubljana Castle in front of local and national media and followed the official presentation
Two European Regions of Gastronomy have been internationally recognised as bucket list foodie destinations by Epicure food magazine, demonstrating how the title can boost local gastronomy as a unique selling point for regions. Riga-Gauja, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 and Barcelona (Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016) are highlighted among the 10
Central Denmark Region has announced the allocation of 1 million euro over three years to secure the legacy of its European Region of Gastronomy 2017 title. As part of the region’s Growth Plan 2016-2020, the European Region of Gastronomy programme has a strategic role in supporting regional sustainable development by strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration
The spotlight was on reinventing traditional recipes using local produce as Slovenia European Region of Gastronomy candidate 2021 held its first National Preliminary competition of the European Young Chef Award (EYCA). With a creative dish of Bohinj trout, red beet sauce and buckwheat popcorn, Rok Žurman took home first prize
No matter how tiny a place is when its gastronomy is big enough to delight the palates of the most enthusiastic foodies. The gastronomic wonders of Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona) were on showcase at the 5th Gastronomic Fair of Sant Pol de Mar (5ª Mostra Gastronòmica de Sant Pol de Mar) on 15-16 June
The commitment of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2017 to promote its gastronomic heritage took on a delicious twist at the Stracciatelling event organised in Bergamo to celebrate the renowned stracciatella ice-cream flavour. On 17 June 2018, gastronomy and arts converged on the fascinating scenery of Piazza Vecchia, a Renaissance square located
